Garry Williams on the Atonement

Brent talks to Dr Garry Williams, director of the Pastors' Academy in London about the Cross and the Atonement.  What happened when Jesus died on the Cross? (1:00) Ideas about the Cross and the Atonement; (2:35) Why people are critical of the doctrine of penal substitution; (4:45) Criticisms of penal substitution; (6:28) The Son has one will with the Father; (7:15) How the Bible speaks of the Atonement; (10:00) What atonement means; (11:00) What is penal substitution and on what basis is Jesus our substitute? (13:20) Penal substitution in the church fathers.  Other ways of speaking about the Atonement; (17:00) How does Hebrews 9 and 10 speak of the Atonement? (18:54) The significance of the scapegoat; (20:30) How the New Testament writers speak of Jesus’ death; (24:00) The pastoral implications of not teaching penal substitution. Links mentioned in this episode: Pastors' Academy | Theological Training for Pastors and Preachers | Evangelical Bible College Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.